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National Competition

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The National Competition showcases the most striking works produced or co-produced in Switzerland. This section aims to promote the vitality and diversity of contemporary Swiss filmmaking. Open to feature and medium-length films, it focuses on works driven by a singular and strong vision, demonstrating a bold artistic freedom. The Jury will select the winners among 12 world premieres and one international premiere.

Selection 2026

Der Runde Tisch Juliette Menthonnex & Benjamin Bucher
Nicole Nicole Lauren Dällenbach
Eternal Snow François Kohler
Tricontinentale, lettre à ouvrir au cas où Laura Cazador
The Roots of Madness Edgar Hagen
En terrain neutre Stéphane Goël & Mehdi Atmani
First Lap Crash Liam Erlach
Common Ground Jonathan Jäggi
Alma Rafael Palacio Illingworth
Was das Wasser erzählt Maria Iorio & Raphaël Cuomo
What Comes From Sitting in Silence? Sophie Schrago
Safe Spaces Sarah Horst
To the Moon and Back Elisa Gomez Alvarez

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